How to pronounce meteorite
Say it like MEE-tee-or-eyet. Meteorite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- tee
- or
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meteorite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eyetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of meteorite
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MEE-tih-uh-ryte.
What does meteorite mean?
- A metallic or stony object or body that is the remains of a meteoroid.
Where does meteorite come from?
From meteor + -ite.
Questions about saying meteorite
How do you pronounce meteorite?
Say MEE-tee-or-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitiɔˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtɪəraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meteorite?
Meteorite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · tee · or · eyet.
Is meteorite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmiːtɪəraɪt/ (MEE-tih-uh-ryte).